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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon AW110
  • Replacement is Nikon AW130
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon AW120 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was unveiled 22 months later than the TG-1 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the AW120 matches up vs the TG-1 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

		

		

			
 AW120 TG-1 iHS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014May 2012Fresher by 22 months
Screen resolution921k610kCrisper screen (+311k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon AW120

		

		

			
 TG-1 iHS AW120 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

		

		

			
 AW120 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW120 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon AW120 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the AW120 versus the TG-1 iHS.
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and TG-1 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and TG-1 iHS.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon AW120 to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern AW120 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography information
35
 MP count good (16MP)
 provides face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
27
 provides face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Nikon AW120 Street photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography info
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon AW120 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 great battery power (350 shots)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 great battery pack (350 per charge)
 max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon AW120
Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
69
 great battery power (350 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
 great battery pack (350 shots)
 environment proof
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography features
48
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 environment sealing
 great battery power (350 shots)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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 really wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 great battery pack (350 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon AW120
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic support
36
 really wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic socket
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-02-07 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.20 m -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 213g (0.47 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI90B
Self timer - Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $350 $399